What is Recombination in Skywave Radio Propagation?
Recombination is the process by which a positive ion (atom or molecule) captures a free electron and becomes neutral.
Solar EUV radiation ionizes molecules in the ionosphere, enabling skywave radio propagation.
What effect does recombination have on HF radio propagation?
Recombination reduces the ionosphere's ability to reflect HF radio waves back to Earth by neutralizing ions.
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- What is plasma recombination? Wikipedia
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